The Orlando Magic had one of their least-efficient scoring nights of the season in Monday's loss 97-84 loss to the Houston Rockets.

Fans blast Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. after frustrating play in the final seconds in loss against the Chicago Bulls.

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. was recognized by NBA Cares Tuesday as the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for January.

The Magic now know they’ll be without guard Jalen Suggs for the foreseeable future. Replacing his production will take a group effort after Orlando’s third straight loss.

The basketball clanked off the rim. Although Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. collected the offensive rebound, the final buzzer sounded before Carter dunked it. The result: a painful 125-123 loss to the injury-ravaged Bulls, and more of the Magic’s mojo and confidence going down the drain.

HOUSTON (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. had 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 97-84 on Monday night for their third consecutive victory. Alperen Sengun had 14 points and 14 rebounds for Houston, and Steven Adams finished with 11 points and 17 boards.

Today, the NBA announced Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter, Jr., as January's NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner.

The Orlando big man hosted a Flight 34 Aviation Event, his annual basketball camp and participated in holiday giveaways.